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S758 RWJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

126,503 mi
Last recorded126,503 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS758 RWJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 126,503 miles

Front chassis corroded and deteriorated but not holed

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

outer sills and body starting to blister and corroded

Pass 17 May 2018 124,847 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 122,501 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 118,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 114,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2014 111,638 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 100,251 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 95,767 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 88,663 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 84,035 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake adjustment

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 8 Dec 2008 77,774 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 67,626 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 67,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 62,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 56,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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S758 RWJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,993 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S758 RWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S758 RWJ registered?

S758 RWJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S758 RWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S758 RWJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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